不甘寂寞 Unwilling to be lonely
Explanation
甘：甘心；寂寞：孤寂、冷落。形容不甘心被冷落或急于想参与某件事情。
Gān: willing; jìmò: lonely, deserted. Describes the unwillingness to be neglected or the eagerness to participate in something.
Origin Story
年轻的画家李明，怀揣着对艺术的梦想来到繁华的都市。起初，他住在简陋的阁楼里，每天勤奋作画，却鲜有人问津。面对冷清的现实，李明感到失落和迷茫。但他不甘寂寞，拒绝沉沦，他开始积极参加各种艺术展览和交流活动，向同行学习，不断提升自己的技艺。他还在网络平台上分享自己的作品，与更多的人交流。渐渐地，李明的作品受到越来越多的关注，他的才华也逐渐被认可。他不甘寂寞的努力，最终让他在艺术的道路上获得了成功。
Young painter Li Ming, with a dream of art in his heart, came to the bustling city. At first, he lived in a simple attic, painting diligently, but few people cared about his work. Facing the cold reality, Li Ming felt lost and confused. But he refused to succumb to loneliness. He began to actively participate in various art exhibitions and exchange activities, learned from his peers, and continuously improved his skills. He also shared his works on online platforms and communicated with more people. Gradually, Li Ming's works received more and more attention, and his talent was gradually recognized. His efforts to avoid being lonely finally led him to success on his artistic path.
Usage
用来形容一个人不甘心寂寞，渴望参与到某个事件或群体中。常用于描述人物性格或行为。
Used to describe someone who is unwilling to be alone, and longs to participate in an event or group. Often used to describe a person's character or behavior.
Examples
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他性格孤僻，却又不甘寂寞，总是想方设法地融入集体。
tā xìnggé gūpì, què yòu bù gān jìmò, zǒng shì xiǎng fāngfǎ de róngrù jítǐ.
He is solitary but can't stand the loneliness, always trying to fit into the collective.
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这个项目竞争激烈，他不甘寂寞，决定积极参与。
zhège xiàngmù jìngzhēng jīliè, tā bù gān jìmò, juédìng jījí cānyù.
The project is fiercely competitive, he decided to actively participate as he can't bear to stay aloof.